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Air Zermatt helicopter in flight.

Air Zermatt selects additional Bell 429 for search-and-rescue missions

Bell Helicopter Press Release | October 4, 2017

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Bell Helicopter has announced the signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt during Helitech International.

Air Zermatt helicopter in flight.
Air Zermatt has selected the Premier Customer Advantage Plan for the new Bell 429. Bell Helicopter Photo

The aircraft is configured to support helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and search-and-rescue (SAR) for day and night missions.

“Air Zermatt is one of the most iconic Bell helicopters in operation and we are honored they have selected to add an additional Bell 429,” said Patrick Moulay, executive vice president, Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Air Zermatt’s selection is a testament to the Bell 429s unmatched performance in the most extreme environments.”

Air Zermatt has selected the Premier Customer Advantage Plan (CAP) for the new Bell 429. Bell Helicopter will be supporting the training of Air Zermatt pilots at Bell Helicopter’s newly opened Valencia facility using the Bell 429 Full Flight Simulator Level D.

The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered next spring to celebrate Air Zermatt’s 50th anniversary.

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